What this app is. What it isn’t. What you could build.

One-liner

Sun Seeker is a solar tracking app with compass, AR, and widget features that helps photographers and filmmakers plan shoots around sun position, golden hour, and lighting conditions.

Strengths

Accurate real-time sun position and path visualization using both 2D compass and 3D AR views
Comprehensive solar data: sunrise/sunset, golden/blue hours, UV index, shadow periods, solstice paths
Customizable sun-event notifications for planning shoots around key lighting moments
Integrated watch app and widget for quick access to daily solar data on the go
Highly rated (4.79) with strong user trust in precision and reliability

Weaknesses

Price point of EUR 12.99 is high for a niche app; users note it’s 'expensive for what it does'
Some users report AR view is 'laggy' or 'not precise enough' on older devices
Limited customization in the 3D View—users want more control over time sliders and camera angles
No offline mode for solar data, which frustrates users in remote shooting locations
One review states: 'Great app, but I wish it had a free trial or lower entry price'

Opportunities

Build a lightweight, free version with core features (golden hour, sunrise/sunset times) to attract users before upselling
Add offline solar data caching for remote areas—critical for photographers in nature
Integrate with photo editing apps (e.g., Lightroom, Capture One) to auto-tag shoot metadata by sun angle/time
Create a community feature where users share optimal shooting spots based on solar data
Develop a minimalist version focused only on golden hour and direction for casual users

Build ideas

Competitors

The Photographer's Ephemeris
Sun Surveyor
Photopills

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